Shannon’s Unsuitable Suit Dee Rysdahl Shannon Smith summoned Sarah, her skilled seamstress, to sew a stylish Spring suit suitable for social situations. She scoured the stores and selected a slubbed saffron silk and a simple spectacular style she was sure should show off her stout silhouette as slender, sultry and sophisticated. Sarah, the seamstress was…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Cheers Singles Christmas ride
Ron Leimer, Publicity Cheers members filled the trolley car at Oakwood Country Club the evening of December 16 to enjoy a pleasant ride featuring the neighborhoods in Chandler and Mesa to view the beautiful lighting of many homes that showed the spirit of Christmas in their beautiful decorations. Soon after we sat down in the…
Generals, January 2015
Trips and Tours – January 2015
Featured Tours: Tucson’s SOLFEST (formerly BransonFest Out West) February 16-18; price is $395 pp/double, $550 pp/single Head to Tucson for a celebration of sun, song and dance. Our most popular getaway of the year, BransonFest Out West has a new look and a new location. It will take place at the luxurious four-diamond Casino del…
Generals, January 2015
Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes – January 2015
Upcoming events Ladies Coffee Ladies Coffees are for all Sun Lakes women and guests. They’re held in the San Tan Ballroom starting at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. For only $3 you’ll receive cookies, hot coffee or hot tea and iced tea. Each month will be a new and fun program with door…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch Club meeting notice
Nancy Zier A fun-filled afternoon on December 18 began with much chatter and catching up after the Thanksgiving holiday. The laughter of delight began with our annual Christmas Ornament Theft round. All of the ornaments were made from gourds by our members and colored in the most fantastic ways, some adorned with various trims. In…
Features, January 2015
$910 raised by local business woman to help vets
Neal Peer Local business woman, Amy Karpovich, wanted to help veterans in honor of her father, Joe K. Prater. Last year Amy created two baskets full of great items and then sold raffle tickets and raised $400. She donated the funds to the VFW Post 8053 in Sun Lakes and the post donated the money…
Sports, January 2015
Cottonwood Tennis Club’s Court report
Susie Dunn It’s about time we pay due recognition to one of our very dedicated Cottonwood tennis volunteers. He has been so faithfully taking action shots at all our tournaments throughout the tennis season as well as taking beautiful photographs of our tennis couples each December at our very popular and fun filled Tennis Christmas…
Generals, January 2015
State Parties – January 2015
Michigan Are you a Michigander or Michiganian? Do you want to meet other people in Sun Lakes from Michigan? If so, plan to attend the Michigan State Party scheduled for Friday, March 27 in Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. This fun-filled event begins with a Meet and Greet starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a sit…
Generals, December 2014
Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes – December 2014
Board of Directors meeting minutes (unapproved) October 29, 2014 Directors present: Kathy Skrei, Richard Hawkes Don Hicks, Bud Jenssen, Dick Norris and Nancy Pannebecker Not present: Jerry Lofquist Also present: General Manager Steve Nolan Board President Kathy Skrei called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. It was stated the meeting is being recorded for…
Generals, December 2014
Friends of the Library benefits all of the Sun Lakes Community
Andrea Hummel Being a Friend of the Library doesn’t just mean you like to read a lot. Although the Sun Lakes chapter of Friends of the Library is pretty much filled with people who like to read, this group has so many more facets! An important feature of the Friends’ work is the little bookstore…